Celery

Celery

Celery is a member of the carrot or Umbelliferae family.

A household staple, celery is comprised mostly of water, making it extremely low in calories.

HEALING TIP: Be sure to choose organic celery. Celery is one of the most chemically contaminated crops and on the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen

Estimated Glycemic Load=1
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=497

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin K
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Keep covered, refrigerated and unwashed for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-stalk(s) CELERY,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 6

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.07 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.2 g	*
Sugars	0.73 g	*
Fiber	0.64 g	*
Protein	0.28 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	179.6 IU	4%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.11 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	11.7 mg	15%
Folate	14.4 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.13 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	16 mg	2%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.08 mg	0%
Magnesium	4.4 mg	1%
Manganese	0.04 mg	2%
Phosphorous	9.6 mg	1%
Potassium	104 mg	3%
Selenium	0.16 mcg	0%
Sodium	32 mg	1%
Zinc	0.05 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	108 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	113.2 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).